| Description |
128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Fabric of the Machine Age, 1890-1925 -- Project 1, Two-step -- Project 2, Goslings -- Fabric of the Arts and Crafts Movements, 1890-1940 -- Project 3, Star puzzle -- Project 4, Iris wreath -- Project 5, London poppy -- Project 6, Prairie school window -- The fabric of Modernism, 1925-1950 -- Project 7, Criss cross -- Project 8, The magic vine -- Fabric of the Atomic Age, 1950-1970 -- Project 9, Georgia tulip. |
| Summary |
"This book is a follow-up to America's Printed Fabrics: 1770-1890, dealing with quilt and fabric style during the years 1890-1970. The book follows the same format as America's Printed Fabrics with chapters examining quilt style in terms of technology, trade, and taste, contrasting antique and reproduction fabric to teach readers skills in choosing new fabrics"--Provided by publisher. |
| Source |
NBK 6/9 PPL |
| Awards |
Kansas Notable Book, 2009 |
| Subject |
Patchwork -- United States -- Patterns.
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Quilting -- United States -- Patterns.
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Textile fabrics.
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Quilts -- United States -- Dating.
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Quilts -- United States -- Identification.
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| Added Title |
Making history : quilts and fabric from 1890-1970 |
| ISBN |
9781571204530 (pbk.) |
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1571204539 (pbk.) |
| Standard No. |
734817105695 |
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